Putin calls for use of troops in Ukraine – CNN
CNNSimferopol, Ukraine (CNN) — [Breaking News Update 9:22 a.m. ET]. (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin asked the upper house…
Crimea’s Leader Cements Power, Asks Moscow’s Help – ABC News
ABC NewsThe pro-Russian prime minister of Ukraine’s Crimea region claimed control of the military and police there Saturday and appealed…
What’s next for Winter Olympics after Sochi? – The Japan Times
The Japan TimesSOCHI, RUSSIA – The sheer cost, size and scale of the Sochi Olympics has outstripped anything done before.…
Ukraine crisis: Crimea leader appeals to Putin for help – BBC News
BBC NewsThe new pro-Moscow leader of Ukraine’s autonomous Crimea region has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for help to ensure…
Obama warns Russia of ‘costs’ for intervention in Ukraine – Reuters
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama warned Russia on Friday that military intervention in Ukraine would lead to “costs,” as…
As it happened: Ukraine turmoil – BBC News
BBC NewsHello and welcome to the BBC’s coverage of the political turmoil in Ukraine, as tensions rise over Russia’s response…
US urges caution as Putin orders military drill – USA TODAY
USA TODAYKIEV, Ukraine – The United States urged Russia on Wednesday to avoid provocative actions after President Vladimir Putin ordered…
Vigilante units to defend Crimea city against ‘fascist’ threat from Kiev – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk… with Vladimir Putin in the past – are far from alone. The newly installed mayor of Sebastopol has announced…
NSA accused of further spying on Germans – Irish Examiner
Irish ExaminerThe NSA has stepped up its surveillance of senior German government officials since being ordered by Barack Obama to…
Russia to increase defense and security capabilities – President Putin – The Voice of Russia
The Voice of RussiaRussia will continue to increase the potential of its Armed Forces and all security forces, President Vladimir…
Pussy Riot ‘attacked with horsewhips’at Sochi – Hindustan Times
Hindustan TimesCossack militia attacked Russia’s Pussy Riot punk group with horsewhips on Wednesday as the artists – who have feuded…
Russia survives Norway, advances to face Finland – ESPN
ESPNBut this imperfect, top-heavy Russian team faces incalculable pressure in Sochi, with everyone from President Vladimir Putin on down eagerly…
Kiszla: Karma at work in US win over Russia – Denver Post
Kiszla: Karma at work in US win over RussiaDenver Post(AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post). SOCHI — In the greatest heist…
For US and Russia Olympians, the Cold War is ancient history – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesSOCHI, Russia — The conversation was short, limited to basic words and gestures. But the two bobsledders —…
Russia President Putin encounters Sochi leopard cubs – BBC News
BBC NewsRussian President Vladimir Putin has taken senior Olympics officials on a tour of a Persian leopard sanctuary ahead of…
Putin at Olympics, Co-Starring a Persian Leopard – ABC News
ABC NewsVladimir Putin, rugged outdoorsman and tough-guy Russian president, promoted a cuddly image Tuesday as his Olympics drew near. Putin…
Putin: Russia Will Honor Ukraine Loan, Energy Deals – RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyRussian President Vladimir Putin (left to right), European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso…
Putin, EU Presidents Meet in Rapid-Fire Summit – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalBRUSSELS—Russian President Vladimir Putin held a rapid-fire summit in Brussels with the European Union’s leadership duo Tuesday with…
Sochi mayor claims there are no gay people in the city – SI.com
SI.comVladimir Putin’s stance on gay rights has become a lightning rod ahead of the Olympics. (ALEXEI NIKOLSKY/AFP/Getty Images). Anatoly Pakhomov,…
Obama, Putin discuss Olympics security in call – Reuters
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed in a phone call on Tuesday how best…
Russian Olympic terrorist search sets nerves jangling despite Putin assurances … – Washington Post
Washington PostMOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin has made a daring gamble with the Winter Games in Sochi, guaranteeing they will…
A Crumbling Sochi Hides Behind Olympic Facades – ABC News
ABC NewsA shining new $635 million highway on the outskirts of Sochi stands next to a crumbling apartment block with…
Vladimir Putin talks to the Andrew Marr Show – BBC News
BBC NewsVladimir Putin has said he would meet with high profile gay campaigners such as Sir Ian McKellan and Sir…
Putin to gay visitors: ‘leave the children in peace’ – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSOCHI, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin sought Friday to reassure gay visitors to the Sochi Games that…
Olympics chief Thomas Bach: Terrorism must never triumph – USA TODAY
USA TODAYOlympics chief Thomas Bach says terrorism “must never triumph” and believes Russia will deliver “safe and secure” Winter Olympics…
Chechen insurgency leader suspected in Russian bombings – Fox News
Fox NewsMEANWHILE THE DEATH TO RISING TO 34 IN TWO TERROR ATTACKS IN THE RUSSIAN CITY OF VOLGOGRAD. THEY ARE…
Putin vows to annihilate “terrorists” after suicide bombings – Reuters
ReutersVOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday vowed to annihilate “terrorists” following two deadly bomb attacks in less…
Volgograd blasts: IOC ‘confident’ Games will be safe – BBC News
BBC NewsThe International Olympic Committee president says he has confidence that Russian authorities will deliver a “safe and secure” Games…
Pussy Riot still wants to topple Putin – Houston Chronicle
Houston ChronicleMOSCOW (AP) — Two members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot who spent nearly two years in prison…
Pussy Riot still want to topple Putin – Washington Post
Washington PostMOSCOW — Two members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot who spent nearly two years in prison for…
Amnestied Pussy Riot pair criticise Putin after release – euronews
euronewsKRASNOYARSK/NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – Two members of Russian punk protest band Pussy Riot freed from prison on Monday derided…
Thanks, Putin, But No Thanks: Few Are Grateful for Russia’s Pre-Olympic Amnesty – TIME
TIMERussian President Vladimir Putin grabbed international headlines last week with a pre-Christmas amnesty that included the release of a number…
Foreign policy expert: Release of Russia punk rock group is publicity stunt – Fox News
Fox NewsThe release of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent critics in recent days is a move to enhance his…
Khodorkovsky: For now, steering clear of Russia and politics – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesMOSCOW — Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former oil tycoon once considered President Vladimir Putin’s most potent political foe, said…